Enhancing of web pages with new functionality for web-based services

摘要

Within the present invention Web page information is enhanced with new functionality for use in Web-based services. Upon a request by a Web client (CPC) a Web page is transmitted from a Web server (TDS) to the Web client (CPC) via an intermediate proxy server (DPS). At the proxy server (DPS), the Web page is parsed and lines of code such as HTLM, XML, or JavaScript code are inserted to allow for service invocation. The functionality-enhanced Web page is transmitted to the Web client (CPC) where the new functionality of the Web page can be put to use for a Web-based service. For example, a Web page may be enhanced with features that allow for the set-up of a voice connection or the transmission of a fax by a mouse click. Following the lines set out in the present invention Web services can be based on a wider range of information provided in the form of Web pages at remote locations.